How many seasons does Better Off Ted have?

Better Off Ted has 2 seasons with 26 episodes.

When did Better Off Ted premiere?

Better Off Ted premiered on March 18, 2009.

Better Off Ted

Name: Better Off Ted
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Jay Harrington, Portia de Rossi, Andrea Anders, Jonathan Slavin, Malcolm Barrett

8.2/10

ABC Ended Comedy

2 Seasons · 26 Episodes · Premiered March 18, 2009 · Ended August 24, 2010

Better Off Ted is a satirical office comedy about successful good guy, Ted Crisp, who runs research and development at Veridian Dynamics, a company with a morally questionable approach to its employees. Whether it's standing by a memo with a typo that encourages employees to now (as opposed to not) use offensive language with each other, to championing interoffice dating based on DNA matching to save money on health care, Veridian is a company that puts its bottom line first and employees last. Ted's a single dad to a seven year old girl, and he loves his job, but he's starting to take a closer look at the company's extremely dubious practices.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

13 episodes

E01

Pilot

Thu, Mar 19 2009 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Ted begins to question his company's practices when his boss informs him he must convince a brilliant research scientist to be cryogenically frozen as part of an experiment.

E02

Heroes

Thu, Mar 26 2009 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

While Phil and Lem work in the lab to create "beef without cows," Veronica takes steps to ensure that Phil won't sue the company for his botched freezing.

E03

Through Rose Colored HAZMAT Suits

Thu, Apr 2 2009 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Ted brings his daughter, Rose, to work, where she surprisingly bonds with Veronica. Meanwhile, Phil and Lem reexamine their working relationship and Linda's ex-boyfriend resurfaces.

E04

Racial Sensitivity

Thu, Apr 9 2009 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Veridian comes up with an extremely insensitive solution to a problem with its motion sensors that do not detect black people, and Ted finds out that Linda now has a boyfriend who is extremely likable.

E05

Win Some, Dose Some

Thu, Apr 16 2009 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Ted throws his daughter's wrapping paper selling contest when he finds out a handicapped girl is in the competition and to purposely lose a bet with Veronica. Meanwhile, Linda gets mad at Phil and Lem when they accidentally dose her.

E06

Goodbye Mr. Chips

Thu, Apr 23 2009 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A computer error may cost Ted his job, but Linda and the scientists in the lab come up with a plan to save him.

E07

Get Happy

Wed, May 6 2009 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Veronica tries to not be so cold and Ted tries to befriend the older men at Veridian after the results of an office study are revealed, and Linda's request for individuality in the office has unexpected results.

E08

You Are the Boss of Me

Wed, Jun 24 2009 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Phil and Lem invite Ted to Medieval Fight Club while his daughter is away with his ex-wife, but come to regret their decision. In addition, Linda comes to regret becoming Veronica's friend.

E09

Bioshuffle

Wed, Jul 1 2009 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A toxic leak from a biocomputer creates tension between Linda and Ted when they are forced to share Ted's office. Meanwhile, the new shared workspaces creates a potential romantic interest for Lem.

E10

Trust and Consequences

Wed, Jul 15 2009 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Veronica tries to convince Linda to be the scapegoat after Veridian is sued for a faulty product, and Lem finds out that Phil lied to him about going to M.I.T..

E11

Father, Can You Hair Me?

Wed, Jul 22 2009 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Veronica has an awkward reconciliation with her father after she finds out that he has a year to live, and Ted wants Phil and Lem to rush testing for a hair growing formula so he can give it to his dad for his birthday.

E12

Jabberwocky

Wed, Aug 12 2009 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Events spiral out of control when Ted creates a fictitious project to please Linda, but then must create another imaginary project to justify the expenditures to Veronica.

E13

Secrets and Lives

Wed, Aug 12 2009 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The office finds out that Veronica is secretly working as a magician's assistant, Linda sets up a date for Ted, and Phil tries to improve his self confidence.

Season 2

13 episodes

E01

Love Blurts

Wed, Dec 9 2009 2:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Veridian tries to play matchmaker for its employees, but the motives are less than altruistic. Ted's and Linda's matches cause friction between the two, and Veronica finds out that she's matched up with Lem.

E02

The Lawyer, the Lemur and the Little Listener

Wed, Dec 16 2009 2:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Rose has inside information about pending company layoffs; Linda sells her first children's book; Lem embarks on an affair with a company lawyer.

E03

Battle of the Bulbs

Wed, Dec 23 2009 2:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A visit from his mother leaves Lem feeling more intimidated than usual as she strikes up an affair with Dr Bhamba. Meanwhile, Ted and Linda argue over who gets full credit for the long lasting light bulb idea.

E04

It's Nothing Business, It's Just Personal

Wed, Dec 30 2009 2:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Veronica's personal life begins to interfere with her work and Ted, ignoring his own advice, is forced to intervene. In the laboratory, a single red lab coat causes confusion amongst the scientists.

E05

The Great Repression

Sat, Jan 2 2010 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Ted and Linda are falsely accused of sexual harassment, and Veronica's solution only makes matters worse. Meanwhile, Phil and Lem find out there is no such thing as a technological farm when their robotic chemical spill technician is replaced by a human.

E06

Beating a Dead Workforce

Wed, Jan 6 2010 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Veronica knows an opportunity when she sees one, and the sudden death of a Veridian employee is just that. Lem is no better - he'll do anything to boost his popularity.

E07

Change We Can't Believe In

Wed, Jan 6 2010 2:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Ted struggles with an overly talkative security guard who worships him and wants to be his best friend. Meanwhile, a terrified Phil and Lem face the prospect of working alone with Veronica for the first time.

E08

The Impertence of Communicationizing

Wed, Jan 13 2010 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

A new corporate memo causes all Veridian employees to insult their colleagues, Ted tries to prove that he's not over-controlling on an MRE project, and Veronica suddenly feels uncontrollable guilt over her last promotion.

E09

The Long and Winding High Road

Wed, Jan 13 2010 2:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Veronica, Ted and Linda work closely to oust a company rival and Linda proves she can be bad. Meanwhile, Ted can't decide when to take the high road or the low road.

E10

Lust in Translation

Wed, Jan 20 2010 2:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Ted romances a German executive using a Veridian Translator, but it's Phil's voice that does the talking. Meanwhile, Veronica challenges Linda at the Bagel Game.

E11

Mess of a Salesman

Wed, Jan 27 2010 1:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Ted gets his brother a job selling lab supplies, and Phil and Lem go overboard buying items they don't need. Veronica is set to receive an award from the Veridian Foundation to help raise money for a charity she doesn't know about.

E12

It's My Party and I'll Lie If I Want To

Tue, Aug 17 2010 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Veronica is suspicious that Ted might be using his daughter Rose to bond with the boss and his daughter in an effort to advance his own career. Meanwhile, Phil and Lem's tentative friendship with Linda doesn't go well when a new invention at Veridian catches Linda telling lies.Note: ABC did not air the final two episodes of the series. Their first broadcast was via Network 10 in Australia.

E13

Swag the Dog

Tue, Aug 24 2010 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Phil and Lem embark on a quest to gain respect around the office, Veronica goes on a reluctant treasure hunt inside the Veridian building, and Ted has to confront rumors of staff favoritism.Note: ABC did not air the final two episodes of the series. Their first broadcast was via Network 10 in Australia.